2016 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · SE65 YRL

The 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage has demonstrated consistent MOT compliance over the past two years, with the most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 43,470 miles resulting in a clean pass and no advisories. This reflects a stable maintenance trend, though the single failure in May 2023—just two days before its subsequent pass—was unusual given the lack of recorded defects. The absence of recurring advisories or defects suggests the vehicle has not suffered from systemic issues like suspension degradation, binding brakes, or severe corrosion during these tests. However, the proximity of the 2023 failure to its pass (a 10-mile gap) warrants scrutiny of whether minor oversights were overlooked or if the vehicle was driven briefly between tests. The recorded mileage of 43,470 miles over ten years equates to an average of approximately 4,347 miles annually, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. This pattern suggests either light usage, extended periods of storage, or inconsistent mileage recording. Notably, the mileage increased by only 2,815 miles between May 2022 and May 2023, followed by a sharp rise of 4,815 miles in the subsequent year. Such fluctuations could indicate sporadic driving habits, which may correlate with deferred maintenance—particularly for components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, which degrade more rapidly when a vehicle is intermittently used. The lack of advisories does not preclude wear; rather, it implies the tester may not have identified early-stage issues. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, including the condition of rear wheel bearings and front/rear suspension bushes, as these are common failure points in vehicles of this age and mileage. The brakes, particularly the rear calipers and discs, should be checked for uneven wear or binding, despite the absence of MOT failures. Corrosion is another critical factor; the underbody, wheel arches, and sills should be examined for rust penetration, especially if the vehicle has spent time in wet or salted environments. The engine bay and exhaust system should also be inspected for leaks or excessive corrosion, as these are often overlooked in low-mileage vehicles but can lead to costly failures if neglected. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these areas are pristine—only that they passed the most recent test without immediate failure.